How To Spell litotes?
How to Pronounce litotes?
Correct pronunciation for the word "litotes" is [lˈɪtə͡ʊts], [lˈɪtəʊts], [l_ˈɪ_t_əʊ_t_s].
Definition of litotes
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A softening of a statement, as when an affirmation is expressed by the negative of the contrary; as when meaning "near," we say not far off .
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for litotes?
What is the adjective for litotes?
The adjective form of the word "litotes" is "litotic".
Usage over time for litotes:
This graph shows how "litotes" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of litotes?
The plural of the "litotes" can be the "litotes".
What is the singular form of litotes?
The singular of the "litotes" can be the "litotes".
Synonyms for Litotes:
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n.
• figure of speech • understatement
Nearby words
Resources
- Correct spelling for litotes [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- litotes - English spelling dictionary
- Litotes | Definition of litotes by Merriam-Webster
- Litotes definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Litotes | Definition of litotes at Dictionary.com
- Litotes dictionary definition | litotes defined
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